Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 723,825); the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $799
- Better portability (47/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 723825
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 872
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2451
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 56/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (99/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 723825 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 872 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2451 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $569. Nubia Neo 5 Pro was $569 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (99/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (92/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.